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Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Press Note on Common University Entrance Test
Central University of Tamil Nadu, Established by an Act of Parliament, 2009 is functioning from Thiruvarur since September 2009. The University currently offers, Seven  Integrated Programmes, Twenty-three  Post Graduate Programmes & Twenty-eight  Research Programmes. Admission to the programmes is being done by a Common Entrance Test conducted pan India basis as in previous years, similar to the nationwide admission mechanism adopted by IITs, IIMs, NITs etc., For Academic Session 2022-2023, the National Testing Agency  is conducting the Common University Entrance Test  2022 for UG and PG Programmes.
Presently,the Public Notice for CUET  – 2022 dated 26.03.2022 is available in the given link. https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20220326224622.pdf.
The details of Programmes offered at Central University of Tamil Nadu are as below:
1. Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. Mathematics 
2. Integrated M.Sc., Chemistry 
3. Integrated M.Sc., Biotechnology 
4. Integrated M.Sc., Mathematics 
5. Integrated M.Sc., Physics 
6. Integrated M.A., Economics 
7. Integrated M.P.A., Music 
8. B.Sc., Textiles  
9. B.Sc., Technical Textiles  
10. BBA., Textile Business Analytics  
The eligibility Criteria for the above programmes can be checked at www.cutn.ac.in.
CUET  2022 will be conducted in Computer Based Test  Mode in 13 regional languages including Tamil. The Test will be in objective type with multiple choice questions.
CUET  – 2022 will consist of the following 4 Sections:
In Section IA & IB , a candidate can choose a maximum of any three languages from Section IA and Section IB taken together. Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension . Time : 45 Minutes for each language 
In Section II , a candidate can choose a maximum of 6 subjects. The questions will be as per NCERT model syllabus as applicable to Class XII only. Time: 45 Minutes for each Domain Specific Subjects . The candidate has to check website of the respective Universities for Subject selections for various programmes offered by Central Universities.
In Section III , candidates who opt for Vocational/ Open eligibility/ Cross stream / courses can choose to appear for this General Test. The questions will be from General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning , Logical and Analytical Reasoning. Time: 60 Minutes .
The Application will be open from 02.04.2022 to 30.04.2022. Registration will be online at https://cuet.samarth.ac.in/
Public Notice for CUET  - 2022 for Post Graduate Programmes will be notified by NTA separately.
Advantages of CUET
1. Single platform to choose the desired course at any Central University across India
2. Student can apply for variety of programmes starting from professional courses to science, arts & vocational streams.
3. Avoid applying to multiple university exams
4. Avoid overlapping of dates
5. Facilitates to take up the exams in 13 regional languages, including Tamil
6. Provide equal opportunities to students from across boards, especially to those from the northeast and rural areas.
7. The CUET is also expected to reduce the financial burden on parents and students, as candidates will only have to write one exam.
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